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D962 TCA

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 TCA
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,410 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of the front cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,050 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 88,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,114 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,001 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,359 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear bump stops missing

front brake discs have slight pitting on faces

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,317 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear bump stops missing

front brake discs have slight pitting on faces

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,374 miles

offside front tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,532 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 64,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?

Based on 2,115 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
946
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
fog lamp not working 66
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
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D962 TCA is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Bambi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D962 TCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Bambi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D962 TCA registered?

D962 TCA is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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